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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.08, 50.78 and 30.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.08, 50.78 and 30.63 is: 45.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.08 : 50.78 = 30.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.08/50.78 = 30.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.08x = 50.78 × 30.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.08x = 1,555.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555.24/34.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.63

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